Jesse Eisenberg and Jeremy Irons cast in Batman vs. Superman film

The sequel previously known as Batman vs. Superman, but now proceeding as Untitled, just added some Oscar firepower to its ranks. Warner Bros. Pictures announced today that Oscar nominee Jesse Eisenberg has been cast as Supes’ biggest foe, Lex Luthor. Eisenberg will follow in the big screen footsteps of (two-time Oscar winner) Gene Hackman and (two-time Oscar winner) Kevin Spacey.

On the Batman side of things, Oscar winner Jeremy Irons will cater to Ben Affleck‘s every need as Bruce Wayne’s butler Alfred. Michael Gough took on that role in the four films of the Tim Burton/Joel Schumacher series. He was succeeded by (two-time Oscar winner) Michael Caine for the Christopher Nolan trilogy.

Bide your time, though, waiting to see them in the Zack Snyder-directed action film; it’s not set for release until May 6, 2016. Plenty of time for Eisenberg to start putting some emotional distance between himself and his curly locks.